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What To Know About Claiming An Ex’s Social Security After Divorce
Like many people, you may be concerned about retirement. Do you have enough savings? What types of investments do you have? Can Social Security help? If your work history is limited and you didn’t earn much money on an annual basis, then you may not receive much in Social Security benefits. However, if you… Read More »
Staying Positive After A Divorce
Many people go through a divorce, but until you’ve been through one yourself, you don’t know what to expect. You may be happy or relieved. You may be sad or angry. You may be down in the dumps. You may have anxiety about finances, wondering how you will pay bills. You may be scared… Read More »
What Documents Do You Need In A Divorce?
Every marriage — and divorce — is different. There will be different elements involved in each. There may or may not be children involved. Each couple has different assets and liabilities. Couples are married for different amounts of time. Some parties work, while others stay at home with the kids. Because of this, if… Read More »
What We Can Learn From Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate planning is not just something that the rich and famous do. In fact, sometimes our favorite celebrities — who have significant financial resources — don’t have any wills or trusts in place upon their death. This lack of planning can lead to contention and even probate litigation. The world was shocked by the… Read More »
Wage Theft In Restaurants
Many people work long hours, only to not get paid the money they deserve. They are not paid for all the hours they work. They are paid below minimum wage. Their earned tips are stolen by their managers. This is called wage theft, a common practice in the restaurant industry, from fast food places… Read More »
Stop Living in the Past After Divorce
A divorce can be a difficult event to get past, especially if you were married for a long time. If your spouse wanted a divorce, but you didn’t, you may feel unloved and lonely. You will likely feel a lot of negative emotions as you move on from a failed marriage. A lot of… Read More »
How to Support a Friend Going Through Divorce
Your best friend just told you that she is filing for divorce. You have never been through a divorce. How do you respond? What can you do to help? You may say things that you think are supportive, such as “You’re better off without him” or “You just need to get back out there.”… Read More »
Can You Live in a Sexless Marriage?
Let’s face it — in a relationship, sex is important to a lot of people. They crave that connection and often equate sex with love. Love is the foundation for most marriages, but marriage is similar to a business. A business often has many departments, and a marriage often has many aspects to consider…. Read More »
Predictors of Divorce
Many people are scared to walk down the aisle because they fear divorce in the future. Nobody wants to go through a divorce. It’s a highly stressful and emotional event for all involved. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get a better idea of what your relationship will look like years down the… Read More »
Try to Avoid Probate Litigation in 2021
If you are at an advanced age or are suffering from a terminal illness, you may be thinking about what will happen when you die. Who will get your assets? What steps can you take now that will benefit your family? What you do now — before you die — can make your death… Read More »